PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phol Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozin Zbazin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jozin Zbazin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hunt
vs
Zbazin

192 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phol Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jozin Zbazin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Jozin Zbazin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zbazin avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Zbazin throws a combination. Hunt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Zbazin missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zbazin.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zbazin shoots in but Hunt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That kick from Hunt tenderised Zbazin's leg. Zbazin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zbazin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hunt works Zbazin's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zbazin doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunt leaves Zbazin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phol Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jozin Zbazin.
Zbazin looks gassed!
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zbazin takes a step back to recover.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a head kick. Zbazin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hunt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zbazin.

It looks like Jozin Zbazin has been cut.
Hunt scores with a nice body kick.
Zbazin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zbazin scrambles back to his feet.
Phol Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hunt has Zbazin up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Zbazin is rocked!
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zbazin backwards.
Zbazin is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zbazin backwards.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls for Hunt to work.
Hunt throws a big uppercut that drops Zbazin! More strikes from Hunt and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Zbazin lies dazed against the cage as Hunt celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Hunt!